These three simple ways will speed up the ripening of green tomatoes: you should try it too

19.08.2024 13:39

The weather in the middle zone in summer can be quite unpredictable.

This is why summer residents often have to pick tomatoes while they are green.

Let's figure out what methods will help speed up the ripening of tomatoes picked prematurely.

How to Speed Up the Ripening of Green Tomatoes

Green tomatoes need warmth, sunlight and a gas called ethylene to ripen. That's why the vegetables are left on the windowsill to ripen before their time.

The following method will help to speed up ripening considerably. Take a banana or an apple, place it in a sealed bag with green vegetables. These fruits emit ethylene gas, which helps tomatoes ripen faster.

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In addition to a plastic bag, you can use glass jars and paper bags.

After combining the vegetables with the ethylene-producing fruits, you need to leave them in a warm place and check them periodically to make sure the tomatoes do not become moldy or spoil due to accelerated ripening.

Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources